Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
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Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
moist forests
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
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Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Rhododendron
Broccoli
In Hindi
rhododendron
ब्रोकली
In German
Rhododendron
Brokkoli
In French
rhododendron
Brocoli
In Spanish
rododendro
Brócoli
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
rododendro
brócolis
In Polish
rododendron
brokuły
In Latin
Rhododendron
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Capparales
Family
Ericaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Broccoli
Season and care of Rhododendron and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Rhododendron and Broccoli Physical Information
Rhododendron and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Broccoli are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Rhododendron and Broccoli
Care of Rhododendron and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.